Tensions and Trade: Australia-China Relations

This chapter examines key events affecting Australia-China relations, particularly focusing on the detention of an Australian journalist and the challenges faced by others amid increasing tensions. It discusses the implications of trade decisions, such as the ban on Australian barley, as instruments of economic statecraft that influence political relations. Additionally, the chapter highlights the experiences of Chinese Australians in the context of foreign interference inquiries, addressing issues of bias and racism in political narratives.